In-Class Exercise

1. Look at the following quotation. Highlight or underline the words/phrases that you need to avoid.

"Downlut believes the Brady bill trespasses on the rights of law-abiding citizens, and is therefore inconsistent with the Constitution, because it imposes a waiting period on exercising the right to own guns."

Source:
Bender, David L. "Can Controlling Guns Control Crime?" Crime and Criminals: Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. Paul A. Winters. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1995. 137-73. Print.
(Quote from page 137)

2. Now list below the ideas that you will include.
Downlut
Brady bill trespasses, right of citizens
does not agree with constitution
must wait to recieve a gun
3. Next, set aside the original and write a paraphrase.
According to Downlut, the Brady bill harms the right of citizens because you must to wait before owning a gun.
(Bender 137)

4. Compare your paraphrase with original above.

1. Check for the underlined words to make sure you have avoided them
2. Check for ideas to make sure you have included them
3. Check to make sure you have used different vocabulary and different sentence structure
4. Acknowledge source using a parenthetical reference